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Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional
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FAC-C Federal Acquisition Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Review FAC-C Requirements and FAR FoundationsYou are here
Confirm CON 3990V logistics, core training sequence, contracting officer authority, FAR definitions, ethics, and the FAI-listed FAR parts.
Master Pre-Award Planning
Study acquisition planning, market research, mandatory sources, competition strategy, small business rules, commercial acquisition, and simplified acquisition procedures.
Practice Award and Pricing Decisions
Work source selection, discussions, debriefings, responsibility, price analysis, cost analysis, certified cost or pricing data, and negotiation documentation.
Drill Post-Award Scenarios
Practice COR limits, modifications, constructive changes, inspection and acceptance, CPARS, claims, protests, termination, and closeout.
Can You Take the FAC-C Professional Exam?
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- •Request the exam authorization through FAI CSOD after completing required training.
- •Schedule through Pearson VUE after receiving exam assignment and scheduling instructions.
- •Meet any agency-specific certification requirements.
FAC-C Professional Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
After completing core training and meeting experience requirements, request authorization in FAI CSOD and schedule through Pearson VUE
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
FAI FAQ states candidates are granted up to four exam attempts.
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Reported exam pass rate: FAI FAQ reports approximately 75% first-attempt pass rate as of late FY2024. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.
100 Practice Questions
Manual FAC-C Professional coverage across FAR foundations, pre-award, award, post-award, pricing, and ethics
2026 Updated
Aligned to current FAI CON 3990V logistics and current Acquisition.gov FAR threshold updates
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Detailed Explanations
Each item explains the correct answer and why the distractors are wrong
What You'll Study
6 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Contracting System & FAR Foundations
6 sections
Chapter 2: Acquisition Planning & Market Research
6 sections
Chapter 3: Commercial & Simplified Acquisition
6 sections
Chapter 4: Solicitations, Contracting Methods & Contract Types
6 sections
Chapter 5: Cost & Price Analysis, Small Business & Negotiations
6 sections
Chapter 6: Contract Administration, Modifications, Disputes & Protests
6 sections
FAC-C Professional Exam Details
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional
Administered by Federal Acquisition Institute
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Federal Acquisition Institute content outline
Contracting authority, FAR structure and definitions, ethics, acquisition team roles, requirements, and file documentation
Acquisition planning, market research, mandatory sources, competition, commercial acquisition, small business strategy, and solicitation planning
Evaluation factors, competitive range, discussions, best-value tradeoffs, responsibility, price analysis, cost analysis, and negotiation documentation
Fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, indefinite-delivery contracts, options, certified cost or pricing data, and cost principles
COR limits, modifications, constructive changes, inspection, acceptance, CPARS, subcontract administration, claims, protests, termination, and closeout
What's Included
6 Chapters
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